Cynar Sour

"Cynar is so distinctively Italian," says Francesco Lafranconi about the bitter artichoke liqueur. "It has a very pleasing burnt-sugar, earthy, bittersweet flavor."Cocktail Tips from F&W EditorsMore Cocktails for the Coupe

ByFrancesco Lafranconi

October 2010

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Credit: © Tina Rupp

Yield:

Makes 1 drink

Ice
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1 ounce fresh lemon juice
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1/2 large egg white (optional)
1 baby cucumber, halved and skewered on a pick (optional), and 3 long, thin strips of orange zest, for garnish

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the garnishes and shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe or snifter and garnish with the baby cucumber and orange zest.

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